Traffic Clerk

Job Description

Job Title: Traffic Dispatch Clerk

Summary: Oversee, coordinate, dispatch, and manage drivers to ensure timely pickup and delivery of all truckload shipments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with facilitating dispatch and/or load assignments on the dock
• Handle customer requests
• Track shipments
• Data Entry
• Complete required reporting
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance
• processing driver paperwork.
• Other duties may apply as requested by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Training & Experience):

High school diploma or G.E.D. and one (1) year in the transportation industry related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to use computer hardware, various software programs and technologies, including word processing and spreadsheet programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed inside an office working closely with others and alone. Work involves rotating shifts and working extended workdays outside the regular working hours and on-call status; Work requires simple grasping, standing, sitting, climbing stairs and ladders, walking, carrying up to 15 pounds, and light lifting under 24 pounds. Ability to see, write, count, read, identify shade of colors, and hearing is needed to perform essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Laredo, TX 78045: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Dispatching: 1 year (Required)
• Writing skills: 1 year (Required)
• Organizational skills: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location